Business School

Business School at Hamline University

Private university ยท St. Paul, Minnesota

  • MBA

Hamline University is a private university with graduate business programs in St. Paul, Minnesota. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 759 students, alongside 1,776 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

St. Paul has 2 schools in MBA Lab's business schools directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.

What to ask Hamline University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Hamline University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • Compare inside St. Paul first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionHamline University
Controlprivate
LocationSt. Paul, Minnesota
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment759
Undergraduate enrollment1,776
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Hamline University

Details below come from Hamline University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$692 per credit
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 48
  • Delivery Online, hybrid, or on campus
What that price is$692 per credit for students enrolling fall 2025 or later ($824/credit under the prior legacy pricing model)
Estimated degree costAbout $33,216 at the resident rate for all 48 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On length12 courses (9 core + 3 electives); 24 months minimum, slower pace allowed. About 10 hours/week including 4 hours of weekly class time.
Class scheduleOne class per week, 4 hours, 5:45-9:45 p.m.

2 concentrations

  • Business Analytics
  • Leadership and Change Management

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $85,774 Median of 116 graduates working one year after completion -2% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $100,989 Median of 114 graduates working four years after completion +18% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $37,725 Median across 100 borrowers entering repayment About 0.44x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Minnesota business schools directory that report a figure, Hamline University ranks 5th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Hamline University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Hamline University's context.

Compare with other schools in Minnesota

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Hamline University This page St. Paul — MBA $85,774
University of St. Thomas St. Paul (same city) Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $117,374
University of Minnesota Minneapolis Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $132,950
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato Yes MBA $107,540
St. Cloud State University St. Cloud Yes MBA $102,478

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Hamline University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Hamline University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at Hamline University cost?

Hamline University lists $692 per credit for the MBA. $692 per credit for students enrolling fall 2025 or later ($824/credit under the prior legacy pricing model). Across all 48 credits that is roughly $33,216 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Hamline University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 24 months and requires 48 credits. 12 courses (9 core + 3 electives); 24 months minimum, slower pace allowed. About 10 hours/week including 4 hours of weekly class time. Classes meet: One class per week, 4 hours, 5:45-9:45 p.m.

What do graduates of Hamline University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $85,774 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Hamline University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $100,989. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Hamline University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $37,725 for business master's graduates at Hamline University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.44x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Hamline University a public or private institution?

Hamline University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Hamline University with other schools in Minnesota?

MBA Lab lists 5 schools in its Minnesota business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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